Produced in association with Boating Magazine, this program provides sixty great tips on boat maintenance including winter lay-ups, spring start-ups, diesel and gas engine , maintenance, refinishing, polishing, waxing and electronic maintenance. Subjects Covered Include: Winter Lay-ups, Spring Start-ups, Diesel & Gasoline Engine Maintenance, Refinishing Scratches, Polishing, Waxing, Safety Equipment Electronic Maintenance. Step-by-Step Lessons Include: Sub-Menu One: Removing Rust, Exhaust Stains, Removing Mildew, Repair Kits, Propellers, Preventing Mildew, Securing Screws, Electrical Connections, Spare Parts, Zincs, Grounding, Storage, Removing Streaks, Bilges, Waxing, Removing Haze, Removing Scratches, Trailer Rust, Storing Engines, Necessary Tools Sub-Menu Two: Top Side Leaks, Storing Lines, Zippers, Snaps, Sea Cocks, Lines, Batteries, Electrical Wiring, Bottoms, Draining Water, Bilge Blowers, Routine Maintenance, Head Maintenance, Water Tanks, Fuel Tanks, Cabin Storage Space, Cabin Items, Salon, State Rooms, Electronics, Hoses, Oil Changes Sub-Menu Three: Fuel Stabilizers, Prepare, Gear Lube, Prop Balance, Fuel Condensation, Fire Extinguishers, Battery Switches, Tires/Lugs, Wheel Bearings, Bearing Grease, Springs, Bearing Quick Check, Trailer Wiring, Trailer Rollers, Must Tips, Maintenance Delays, Depreciation, Little Things Count, Owners Manuals, Boating Magazine

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Todd Crawford from Day Break Boat Rental on Lake Travis, goes over what every boat operator should know about safety and how to start a ski boat.

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This year’s show runs Thursday, October 25th, which is the primetime preview day, through Monday, October 29th.

There will be more than a $1.6 BILLION dollars worth of boats displayed this year, including yachts, superyachts, electronics, and accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide.

The show encompasses more than 3.2 million square feet of space, both on land and in water, throughout the show’s six presentation venues. All six locations will be connected by the Show Transportation Network shuttle.

For more information, please visit the website for the producers and managers of the show, Show Management, at http://www.ShowManagement.com

And HEY – If you’ll be at the Fort Lauderdale show, keep an eye out for Julie and TheBoaters.TV crew. We’ll be shooting at the show all weekend and hope to see you there!

Next Up – BoatTEST Reports Feature of the Week: Seaswirl 2901 Walkaround

To see more about the 2901 Walkaround boat from SeaSwirl, head on over to http://www.BoatTEST.com

And finally today – Kids & Boats: Ideas for Getting Your Children Interested in Boating

There are jobs for everyone on your boat from the smallest to the tallest. Today, from boating writers Gordon and Janet Groene, we present some helpful ideas for engaging your children in the glories of boating.

TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, & Friday at http://www.TheBoaters.TV – also available on iTunes.

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Learn how to handle your boat in open water and close quarters. Covers boat handling for inboards/outboards and entering or departing your slip or dock under different wind and current conditions. Plus handling tips in bad weather, narrow channels, rough inlets, following seas, head-on seas and running in the trough. Discover how handling your boat in a crowded marina, busy narrow channel or rough inlet can be much easier and safer.

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